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2+ YearsPublisher | No Starch |
ISBN 13 | 9781593279363 |
ISBN 10 | 1593279361 |
Book Description | Learn to make interactive games with Scratch--the beginner-friendly, block-based programming language from the MIT Media Lab! Anna Anthropy, game designer extraordinaire, will show you how to do everything from building a game map to creating animations and debugging the end product. Take a peek inside the history of video game design, learn programming basics, and turn your ideas into creative games that you can play and share with your friends.Learn how to:-Draw characters like a hungry, leaf-eating bug-Animate characters--make them walk, jump, climb, and fall!-Create objects for your player to collect and obstacles to avoid-Design multiple levels to create a cave exploring platform game-Create sound effects and music for your games-Share your games online and use player feedback to improve your gamesIsn't it time to Make Your Own Scratch Games? The world is waiting! |
About the Author | Anna Anthropy is a video game creator and game historian. She is the author of Rise of the Videogame Zinesters, a guide to game design that encourages aspiring developers from all backgrounds to create games and contribute their unique voice to the video game industry. Her most recent book, ZZT, explores a shareware game from the early '90s and its lasting impact on developers everywhere. |
Language | English |
Author | Anna Anthropy |
Publication Date | 4 Jul 2019 |
Number of Pages | 144 |
Make Your Own Scratch Games! paperback english - 4 Jul 2019